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Osaka

Proud of their hometown's distinct culture and dialect, many natives of Osaka describe their city as "Japan's anti-capital." An antidote to Tokyo's hectic energy, Osaka marches to the beat of its own drum, serving as the country's longtime commercial and industrial hub.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Osaka day trip app .

Amsterdam, Holland to Osaka is an approximately 15-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of train and flight. You'll lose 8 hours traveling from Amsterdam to Osaka due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Amsterdam in March, things will get a bit warmer in Osaka: highs are around 16°C and lows about 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can catch the train to Kyoto.

Traveling by train from Kyoto to Tokyo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Wed) to allow time for travel back home.